Limited Warranty
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...technical assistance for the remainder of Sony. This Limited Warranty is required. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. ...only covers product issues caused by any such damage or loss. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you . For purposes of the Sony product. It is valid only in the United States. it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in material or...
...technical assistance for the remainder of Sony. This Limited Warranty is required. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED W ARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. 3-084-930-02 ® DVD Recorder BD Player LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. ...only covers product issues caused by any such damage or loss. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you . For purposes of the Sony product. It is valid only in the United States. it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in material or...
Operating Instructions
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...them whenever you call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. 2-636-467-12(1) Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX515 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario,... M2H 3R6 © 2005 Sony Corporation Model No. Record the serial number in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. RDR-VX515 Serial No For customers in the space provided below.
...them whenever you call 1-877-602-2008 for Peace of the unit. 2-636-467-12(1) Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder Operating Instructions RDR-VX515 For customers in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located at : Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario,... M2H 3R6 © 2005 Sony Corporation Model No. Record the serial number in Canada If this product is not working properly, please call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. RDR-VX515 Serial No For customers in the space provided below.
Operating Instructions
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...not attempt to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; Should this equipment. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to comply with this VCR-DVD recorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by... qualified personnel before operating the recorder. • Do not place the recorder on a circuit different from the wall outlet. This appliance is designed...
...not attempt to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself ; Should this equipment. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this manual could void your authority to comply with this VCR-DVD recorder is encouraged to try to correct the interference by... qualified personnel before operating the recorder. • Do not place the recorder on a circuit different from the wall outlet. This appliance is designed...
Operating Instructions
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...the Remote 19 Step 7: Easy Setup 22 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 26 Quick Guide to Disc Types 28 Recordable and Playable Discs 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs 30 Playable Discs 30 DVD Operation DVD Playback 32 Playing 32 Playback Options 33 Playing a ...Time and Play Information 43 DVD Recording 45 Before Recording 45 DVD Recording Without the Timer 46 DVD Timer Recording 48 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 50 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 52 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 53 DVD Editing 55 Before Editing ...
...the Remote 19 Step 7: Easy Setup 22 Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device 26 Quick Guide to Disc Types 28 Recordable and Playable Discs 28 12 cm/8 cm Discs 30 Playable Discs 30 DVD Operation DVD Playback 32 Playing 32 Playback Options 33 Playing a ...Time and Play Information 43 DVD Recording 45 Before Recording 45 DVD Recording Without the Timer 46 DVD Timer Recording 48 Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec 50 Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List 52 Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer 53 DVD Editing 55 Before Editing ...
Operating Instructions
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...DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to view all titles on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. Easy dubbing Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of a button. Recording... and timer recording Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of DVD discs and...
...DVD and VCR Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to view all titles on a DVD or VHS tape, either direction between a DVD disc and VHS tape with built-in either manually or using the timer. Easy dubbing Dub in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of a button. Recording... and timer recording Record TV programs on a disc and select a title for playback or editing. DVD editing is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? This is a DVD recorder with the simple press of DVD discs and...
Operating Instructions
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... ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - control Playlist dubbing Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing...
... ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc. Playlist Record a program on a DVD Possible Simultaneous Operations VCR Playback VCR Recording DVD Playback DVD Recording - control Playlist dubbing Operation restrictions Current Operation Playing a VHS tape*1 Recording on a VHS tape Playing a DVD*2 Recording on a DVD-RW (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing...
Operating Instructions
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TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. Press M/m to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the media type.
TOOLS The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. Press M/m to select an option, press The displayed options differ depending on the media type.
Operating Instructions
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Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is ... satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN...
Wall Cable box/satellite receiver AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO ANT IN TO TV Audio/video cord (supplied) VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN). Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is ... satellite receiver. Hookups and Settings A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output With this hookup, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN...
Operating Instructions
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...PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without a cable box. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 14 AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL... COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF IN OUT to the antenna output channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to VHF/UHF IN B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you watch cable programs, you are using...
...PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF IN OUT to VHF/UHF IN : Signal flow C: Cable without a cable box. Wall VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow 14 AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL... COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VHF/UHF IN OUT to the antenna output channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to VHF/UHF IN B: Cable box with an antenna output only With this hookup, you watch cable programs, you are using...
Operating Instructions
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...red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L ...jacks at the same time. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise to...
...red) (white) VIDEO (yellow) S video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) Audio/video cord (supplied) to S VIDEO OUT VCR-DVD recorder L R AUDIO AUDIO (white) (red) to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L ...jacks at the same time. Notes • Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time. • During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will cause unwanted noise to...
Operating Instructions
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...S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 96). If your TV accepts...as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. When using ...
...S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL L R OUT AUDIO AUDIO VCR-DVD recorder z Hint Video signal can also be sure to connect the audio cord to "On" in the "Setup" display (page 96). If your TV accepts...as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Note During DVD recording, you must use this connection, be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape. When using ...
Operating Instructions
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... 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AV amplifier (receiver) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO...
... 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). AUDIO OUT L R VCR-DVD recorder DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (white) Audio cord (not supplied) (white) (red) (red) A INPUT L AUDIO R to AUDIO OUT (L/R) AV amplifier (receiver) AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... if your speakers. • With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot use the virtual surround effects of this recorder. • The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2 channels or more. • When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you have... completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under license from two stereo speakers. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 Surround 2 *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of the surround effects (page...
... if your speakers. • With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot use the virtual surround effects of this recorder. • The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2 channels or more. • When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you have... completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under license from two stereo speakers. Notes • During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks output DVD audio signals only. Surround 1 Surround 2 *2 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Out" are trademarks of the surround effects (page...
Operating Instructions
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...while before operating the recorder. If you must wait for an extended period of different manufacturers. - to AC outlet AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VID L Y R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change... the command mode number for this recorder (page 26), be sure to use a new battery with bare hands should last about three to strong light,...
...while before operating the recorder. If you must wait for an extended period of different manufacturers. - to AC outlet AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VID L Y R PB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PR OPTICAL COAXIAL Notes • If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change... the command mode number for this recorder (page 26), be sure to use a new battery with bare hands should last about three to strong light,...
Operating Instructions
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"/1 O RETURN M/m/ Settings are made in the following order. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder.
"/1 O RETURN M/m/ Settings are made in the following order. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. OSD Language Setup m Clock Setup m Tuner and Channel Setup m TV Type Setup m Audio Connection Setup m Finished! Step 7: Easy Setup Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder.
Operating Instructions
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... finished. Finish To return to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. All connections and setup operations are complete. If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. Note To record TV programs using the timer, you...
... finished. Finish To return to one Sony DVD recorder If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player. All connections and setup operations are complete. If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the clock accurately. Note To record TV programs using the timer, you...
Operating Instructions
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...the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Notes ...8226; You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to this DVD recorder. • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using the Synchro Rec function. Connect...
...the front panel Connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. OUTPUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R S video cord (not supplied) Audio/video cord (not supplied) S VIDEO LINE 2 IN VIDEO L AUDIO R (MONO) DV IN to LINE 2 IN VCR-DVD recorder : Signal flow Notes ...8226; You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to this DVD recorder. • Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using the Synchro Rec function. Connect...
Operating Instructions
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...prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR. • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of..., watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV at the same time. 27 LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN...
...prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR. • Do not connect more than one type of this recorder. VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV Be sure to connect your VCR to the input jack of..., watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV at the same time. 27 LINE OUTPUT R AUDIO L Audio/video cord (not supplied) VIDEO VCR-DVD recorder LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO to LINE 1 IN AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT VIDEO VIDEO VHF/UHF L Y IN...
Operating Instructions
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...is not guaranteed. For more information, see page 31) • A disc recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD format • Data part of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. RDR-VX515 NO. To change the disc's format, reformat the disc (page 66). ...Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible. • ...
...is not guaranteed. For more information, see page 31) • A disc recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD format • Data part of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. RDR-VX515 NO. To change the disc's format, reformat the disc (page 66). ...Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible. • ...
Operating Instructions
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... Playback side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Notes • To play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc tray. z Hints •...
... Playback side facing down 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the recording equipment first. • For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9. Notes • To play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the disc tray. z Hints •...